Tower 1213518 — Vermillion, SD
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1213518 — tower (type not specified) near Vermillion, South Dakota. Filed under the FCC's older general tower code, which does not record whether the tower is guyed, lattice or a monopole.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1213518 is a 30 m (98 ft) tower near Vermillion, Clay County, South Dakota. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jan 1, 1981. It is registered to South Dakota Geological Survey, which holds 47 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1213518 |
| Unique system identifier | 2610767 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 1, 1981 |
| Registration issued | Jun 8, 2000 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 80-RM-93-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | NONE |
| Marking / lighting code | None (1) |
The painting/lighting specification is copied as filed: the FAA marking and lighting chapters and paragraphs cited in the ASR record. The marking/lighting code is decoded using the FCC registration form's code list.
Registered owner
South Dakota Geological Survey
Vermillion, SD · FRN 0003885746
Holds 47 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- USD Science Center
- City
- Vermillion
- State
- South Dakota
- ZIP
- 57069
- County
- Clay County
- County FIPS
- 46027
- Coordinates
- 42.78414, -96.92864
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1213518 compared with others?
At 30 m, structure 1213518 is about half of the 57 m average across the 27 structures registered in Clay County. It is about 36% of the South Dakota average of 84 m across 1,289 registrations. Among the 75,198 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is about 39% of that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 27 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 30 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 376 m, which puts the top of the structure 406 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1213518, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Vermillion in Clay County, South Dakota, at coordinates 42.78414, -96.92864, with the site address filed as "USD Science Center". Clay County has 27 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 10th-largest count among the 66 South Dakota counties with registrations, and 18 of them are marked constructed. South Dakota as a whole has 1,289 registrations, the 42nd-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Yankton, SD · 1035330, a 3-tower array at 283 m (constructed).
What does the status "Constructed" mean?
Constructed means the owner has notified the FCC that construction is complete, so the registry treats the structure as standing. The FCC issued registration 1213518 on Jun 8, 2000. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 949 in South Dakota.
Who owns antenna structure 1213518?
The FCC record lists South Dakota Geological Survey of Vermillion, SD as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0003885746. Across the registry it holds 47 structure registrations, the 363rd-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 47 in South Dakota. Its most common filed structure-type code is GTOWER (31 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 80-RM-93-OE, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 1, is listed on the FCC registration form as "None".
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1213518?
Its registered overall height above ground is 30 m (98 ft), and 406 m (1,333 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1213518?
The registered owner is South Dakota Geological Survey, which holds 47 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1213518?
It is located near Vermillion, Clay County, South Dakota at USD Science Center (42.78414, -96.92864). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jan 1, 1981.
What type of structure is 1213518?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code TOWER, which decodes to "Tower (type not specified)". Filed under the FCC's older general tower code, which does not record whether the tower is guyed, lattice or a monopole. 75,198 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Clay County, SD?
Clay County has 27 FCC-registered antenna structures, 18 of them constructed — the 10th-largest count among 66 counties in South Dakota.
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 20, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1213518, Vermillion, Clay County, South Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/south-dakota/vermillion-1213518 (data as of October 20, 2026).